Radiation Invasion, September 2009 -

Photo by Bart Oomes, No 6 Studios

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Synesthesia, February 2010 -

Iris vaPhoto by Bart Oomes, No 6 Studios

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"My collections are a personal expression on the worlds of art, architecture, science, nature, technology and philosophy around me. The clothes generate a new perspective on beauty where future, technology and craftsmanship coexist”, said Iris van Herpen to Vogue.it in 2013.

The designer, who graduated from the ArtEZ Institute of Arts in 2006, always dedicated plenty of time to research paying much attention to new materials and production methods whilst marrying them with traditional craftsmanship.

A marriage that has given birth to wondrous creations and authentic fashion sculptures. Such masterpieces are now going to be put on display. Titled Iris van Herpen: Transforming Fashion, the exhibition will open on November 7th at the High Museum of Art and will remain open until May 15th 2016.

The body of creations on display will consist of 45 outfits selected from 15 collections produced between 2008 and 2015 and will provide a comprehensive overview on the designer’s career. Among the pieces are some Haute Couture creations and some of the world’s first examples of 3D printed fashion.

“Iris Van Herpen’s work is an incredible fusion of artistic expression, craftsmanship and creativity”, said Sarah Schleuning, curator of decorative arts and design at the High Museum of Art. “The marriage of traditional, handcrafted designs and 21st century technology makes her work innovative, dynamic and a signifier of a bold, new future for fashion design. With this presentation, the High continues to champion theoutstanding visionaries who design the world around us”.